Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM17 · Essex
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 29 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Sawbridgeworth in February 2026 — 70 vs 29 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (7) and Criminal damage & arson (6), while Sawbridgeworth has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 29 vs 70 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Sawbridgeworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 70).